An-2 Colt vs DHC-5 Buffalo

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 4.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The An-2 Colt first flew 17 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo (1947 vs 1964).

An-2 Colt

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
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DHC-5 Buffalo

Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million
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An-2 Colt

Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰

DHC-5 Buffalo

Wing area 88.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,168 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.

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